The Luxor International Airport is the main airport that serves the city of Luxor, in Egypt. It is located 6 km east of the city.
Many charter airlines use the airport as it is a popular business destination for those visiting the Nile River and the Valley of the Kings.
In 2008, the airport served 2,168,700 passengers (+9.7% compared to 2007).
In 2005 the airport was improved to serve 8 million passengers a year. The passenger facilities include 48 check-in counters, 8 boarding gates, 5 baggage claim points, a post office, a bank, a currency exchange office, an automatic currency exchange machine (CIB), restaurants, cafes, a VIP lounge, a duty free shop, a kiosk / tobacconist, a drugstore, a gift shop, a travel agent, a tourist information booth, car rental, first aid kit, a diaper changing place, facilities and access for disabled and a business center.
Loading facilities include a cold store, animal quarantine facility, live item management, health officers, X-ray equipment, and fumigation equipment.